A little bit about me and the R1. I have been riding since I was 16, loved the road and track but these days I prefer to tinker and restore bikes in the garage, when I find time. I have been lucky enough to own every model of R1 up to 2013, which was the best! Probably the Traction control R1, with 200bhp the power delivery was simply stunning, like no other bike I have ridden. Having said that the 2006 SP is an excellent bit of kit, but stepping back in time it's like riding a 600!! I will go in to that another time, did you know more than a 1000 were produced Worldwide? To finish off the top 3 for me, the original 1998 R1 in White and red that was only made in this year.
All the R series bikes have something about them, from the R125 to the new R3, even though the new R1 is probably the most high tech bike on the market it doesn't rock my boat......I.M.O
only because they changed the front end, the haul mark of an R1.If I can be of any help to anyone drop me a message and thanks for reading.
Take it easy and chat soon
loved that bike but sold it, bought a boat 
